almandite
/ˈælmənˌdaɪt/
noun
- A mineral form of almandine garnet, used as a gemstone and in industrial abrasives.
- The jeweler explained that almandite is the same as almandine garnet.
- Almandite is one of the hardest types of garnet, making it useful for sandpaper.
- Miners extracted almandite from the hillside for use in both jewelry and industry.